Build a
Powerhouse Team

Build a
Powerhouse Team

Build a
Powerhouse Team

Jess’ company programs teach your leaders and teams to communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, and uplevel productivity.
Jess’ company programs teach your leaders and teams to communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, and uplevel productivity.
Jess’ company programs teach your leaders and teams to communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, and uplevel productivity.
Clients include leaders from

What’s the cost of ineffective communication and
poor leadership skills?

What’s the cost of ineffective communication and poor leadership skills?

Burnout
Poor
Performance
Resistance
to Change
High
Turnover
Missed
Opportunities
Decrease
Revenue

Ineffective Communication

$ 14,700
$ 14,700

/ per employee per year*

/ per employee per year*

Ineffective Leader

$ 125,700
$ 125,700

/ per year*

/ per year*

*Due to decreased productivity, employee turnover, and staff conflicts.

This information is based on IDC and ECD.org data, and Axios HQ calculations & a DDI study.

*Due to decreased productivity, employee turnover, and staff conflicts. This information is based on IDC and ECD.org data, and Axios HQ calculations & a DDI study.

You want your team to be excited and motivated at work, to collaborate effectively, and to drive real results.

You want your team to be excited and motivated at work, to collaborate effectively, and to drive real results.

You want your team to be excited and motivated at work, to collaborate effectively, and to drive real results.

The problem is that most professionals don’t have the skills they need to succeed in their current roles.


According to a study of Fortune 500 CEOs by the Stanford Research Institute International and the Carnegie Melon Foundation 75% of long-term job success depends on people skills, like communication and leadership.


Only 25% is technical skills. Luckily, these skills can be taught, and Jess has the solution.

The problem is that most professionals don’t have the skills they need to succeed in their current roles.


According to a study of Fortune 500 CEOs by the Stanford Research Institute International and the Carnegie Melon Foundation 75% of long-term job success depends on people skills, like communication and leadership.


Only 25% is technical skills. Luckily, these skills can be taught, and Jess has the solution.

The problem is that most professionals don’t have the skills they need to succeed in their current roles.


According to a study of Fortune 500 CEOs by the Stanford Research Institute International and the Carnegie Melon Foundation 75% of long-term job success depends on people skills, like communication and leadership.


Only 25% is technical skills. Luckily, these skills can be taught, and Jess has the solution.

75% of long-term success depends on people skills.
75% of long-term success depends on people skills.
75% of long-term success depends on people skills.
75% of long-term success depends on people skills.

What clients are saying

Leadership
Training Program

Management Mastery — Communicate with Influence

Jess works with every client to create a customized version of her program for your team's specific goals and needs. First, she will spend time getting to know your company's DNA. Then, she will pair proven frameworks with your company’s unique culture to create a program that actually works. This program typically consists of four core sessions.

Manager Mindset
Fruitful Feedback
Spellbinding Strategy
Confident Collaboration
Manager Mindset
Fruitful Feedback
Spellbinding Strategy
Confident Collaboration
Manager Mindset
Fruitful Feedback
Spellbinding Strategy
Confident Collaboration

Your leaders will learn
the 8 Archetypes of Influence

Jess Goldberg has developed a proprietary methodology for how to take leaders from ineffective to influential. Each archetype is paired with a key skill you need to make an impact as a leader and a framework for how to practice that skill. Leaders learn all 8 Archetypes in the 4-part series.

Supports their employees to become their best 

Coach

Supports their employees to become their best 

Coach

Self-regulates and remains composed, even in tumultuous situations

Monk

Self-regulates and remains composed, even in tumultuous situations

Monk

Observes behaviors objectively without judgment or bias

Scientist

Observes behaviors objectively without judgment or bias

Scientist

Communicates with clarity and precision

Teacher

Communicates with clarity and precision

Teacher

Creates compelling visions for the future that inspire others

Politician

Creates compelling visions for the future that inspire others

Politician

Excels at making clear, timely decisions and empowering execution

Air Traffic Controller

Excels at making clear, timely decisions and empowering execution

Air Traffic Controller

Use their words and presence to captivate and move people

Entertainer

Use their words and presence to captivate and move people

Entertainer

Finds harmonious solutions in complex situations

Conflict Negotiator

Finds harmonious solutions in complex situations

Conflict Negotiator

Your leaders will also learn how to

Give feedback that actually results in change
Give feedback that actually results in change
Run effective 1:1s & efficient meetings
Run effective 1:1s & efficient meetings
Develop spellbinding presentations & pep-talks
Develop spellbinding presentations & pep-talks
Improve employee engagement and productivity
Improve employee engagement and productivity
Breakdown unproductive conflicts and avoid misunderstandings
Breakdown unproductive conflicts and avoid misunderstandings
Inspire employees with a clear & compelling mission
Inspire employees with a clear & compelling mission
Make quick and effective decisions
Make quick and effective decisions
Turn burnout and stress into resilience and adaptability
Turn burnout and stress into resilience and adaptability
Level up confidence and charisma
Level up confidence and charisma

Keynotes & Workshops

  • Communicate with Influence

    You've got the vision, the drive, and the commitment, but somehow, it's just not translating into the kind of influence you know you're capable of. Maybe your ideas are getting overshadowed or you’re constantly struggling to get the team to buy into your new strategy. It’s time to flip the script and start becoming an influential leader. Leadership communication expert Jess Goldberg will teach you how to finally communicate your message clearly and powerfully.

    Participants will learn

    How to structure your message so it captivates attention, stays memorable, and inspires immediate action (even when you only have 5 minutes to make your point)

    The psychology behind what makes people say "yes" and how to turn your ideas into must-approve proposals

    Plus, two communication power moves that boost your leadership presence in high-stakes situations

  • Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI

    Industries are changing faster than we can keep up, and it's scary. Many of us wake up in the middle of the night with questions like: · Will my skills still matter? · Am I going to be left behind? · Will my job be the next to go? What if this moment of upheaval is not the end but a new beginning? What if this is your opportunity to not just survive but thrive in the Age of AI? Jess Goldberg, a former VP in AI Robotics who teaches leadership skills at Columbia University, offers a compelling narrative, blending cutting-edge research with actionable next steps, guiding you to reimagine your career and remain relevant in the new age of AI.

    Participants will learn

    The 5 essential skills that will remain irreplaceable by machines.

    To demystify AI by understanding the Achilles heel of AI systems.

    The 5 prompt engineering power plays that make AI deliver the results you want

  • The Secret to High-Impact Feedback

    Have you ever found yourself frustrated with an employee's performance? You wanted to tell them, but every time you tried to muster up the courage, you just couldn't get the words out. Or maybe you gave feedback, but it didn't land… or worse, it made your employee defensive and angry! This workshop will teach you how to become confident and clear anytime you need to give feedback.

    Participants will learn

    The 4 types of feedback and when you should use each style

    The 7 step formula for how to spark change and how to cultivate a productive feedback culture

    The most costly communication mistake most managers make in giving feedback

  • Master the Art of Conflict Resolution

    Conflict happens to every team, especially in remote workplaces, where competing priorities, tight deadlines, and high-pressure expectations create the perfect storm for misunderstandings. While conflict is inevitable, the good news is with the right skills, it can actually be turned into a powerful tool for aligning teams and driving results that benefit your company and customers. In this workshop, leadership communication expert Jess Goldberg will teach you how to turn conflict into an opportunity for growth. Discover how constructive conflict can help your team stay on track, navigate complex expectations, and move forward to collaborate confidently.

    Participants will learn

    The 7-step framework to help turn conflicts into collaboration

    How to explain your perspective clearly so others truly understand your viewpoint

    Plus tips for managing conflicting priorities and negotiating scope effectively, so quality isn’t sacrificed, and projects don’t stall

  • Decisions that Deliver

    Ever been in a meeting where everyone's talking, no one’s deciding, and somehow you leave with 3 action items and zero clarity? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Team decision-making can either be a chaotic group chat or a powerhouse strategy session, it all comes down to how you do it. In this workshop, leadership communication expert Jess Goldberg breaks down how to lead toward real alignment as a team.

    Participants will learn

    The 5-part framework to streamline decision-making

    The biggest bottleneck and how to fix it.

    How to harness your team's wisdom to make better, more inclusive decisions that lead to high-impact results without slowing things down.

  • Get Buy-In for Any Strategy

    Do you ever struggle to get your strategies off the ground, feel like your vision falls flat or your initiatives are met with resistance? Well we are about to change that. The difference between good leaders and great ones isn't just their vision; it's their ability to get everyone from the board to the front lines fully committed to the journey. In this workshop, you'll discover the psychology behind what makes stakeholders at every level say "yes" to transformative change.

    Participants will learn

    The 7-step framework to get buy-in

    How to make your message stick within a limited time

    The simple tip that will have your employees thanking YOU for the opportunity to work on this new project

    How to improve employee engagement and morale with some small tweaks in how you communicate your strategy

  • Communicate with Influence

    You've got the vision, the drive, and the commitment, but somehow, it's just not translating into the kind of influence you know you're capable of. Maybe your ideas are getting overshadowed or you’re constantly struggling to get the team to buy into your new strategy. It’s time to flip the script and start becoming an influential leader. Leadership communication expert Jess Goldberg will teach you how to finally communicate your message clearly and powerfully.

    Participants will learn

    How to structure your message so it captivates attention, stays memorable, and inspires immediate action (even when you only have 5 minutes to make your point)

    The psychology behind what makes people say "yes" and how to turn your ideas into must-approve proposals

    Plus, two communication power moves that boost your leadership presence in high-stakes situations

  • Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI

    Industries are changing faster than we can keep up, and it's scary. Many of us wake up in the middle of the night with questions like: · Will my skills still matter? · Am I going to be left behind? · Will my job be the next to go? What if this moment of upheaval is not the end but a new beginning? What if this is your opportunity to not just survive but thrive in the Age of AI? Jess Goldberg, a former VP in AI Robotics who teaches leadership skills at Columbia University, offers a compelling narrative, blending cutting-edge research with actionable next steps, guiding you to reimagine your career and remain relevant in the new age of AI.

    Participants will learn

    The 5 essential skills that will remain irreplaceable by machines.

    To demystify AI by understanding the Achilles heel of AI systems.

    The 5 prompt engineering power plays that make AI deliver the results you want

  • The Secret to High-Impact Feedback

    Have you ever found yourself frustrated with an employee's performance? You wanted to tell them, but every time you tried to muster up the courage, you just couldn't get the words out. Or maybe you gave feedback, but it didn't land… or worse, it made your employee defensive and angry! This workshop will teach you how to become confident and clear anytime you need to give feedback.

    Participants will learn

    The 4 types of feedback and when you should use each style

    The 7 step formula for how to spark change and how to cultivate a productive feedback culture

    The most costly communication mistake most managers make in giving feedback

  • Master the Art of Conflict Resolution

    Conflict happens to every team, especially in remote workplaces, where competing priorities, tight deadlines, and high-pressure expectations create the perfect storm for misunderstandings. While conflict is inevitable, the good news is with the right skills, it can actually be turned into a powerful tool for aligning teams and driving results that benefit your company and customers. In this workshop, leadership communication expert Jess Goldberg will teach you how to turn conflict into an opportunity for growth. Discover how constructive conflict can help your team stay on track, navigate complex expectations, and move forward to collaborate confidently.

    Participants will learn

    The 7-step framework to help turn conflicts into collaboration

    How to explain your perspective clearly so others truly understand your viewpoint

    Plus tips for managing conflicting priorities and negotiating scope effectively, so quality isn’t sacrificed, and projects don’t stall

  • Decisions that Deliver

    Ever been in a meeting where everyone's talking, no one’s deciding, and somehow you leave with 3 action items and zero clarity? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Team decision-making can either be a chaotic group chat or a powerhouse strategy session, it all comes down to how you do it. In this workshop, leadership communication expert Jess Goldberg breaks down how to lead toward real alignment as a team.

    Participants will learn

    The 5-part framework to streamline decision-making

    The biggest bottleneck and how to fix it.

    How to harness your team's wisdom to make better, more inclusive decisions that lead to high-impact results without slowing things down.

  • Get Buy-In for Any Strategy

    Do you ever struggle to get your strategies off the ground, feel like your vision falls flat or your initiatives are met with resistance? Well we are about to change that. The difference between good leaders and great ones isn't just their vision; it's their ability to get everyone from the board to the front lines fully committed to the journey. In this workshop, you'll discover the psychology behind what makes stakeholders at every level say "yes" to transformative change.

    Participants will learn

    The 7-step framework to get buy-in

    How to make your message stick within a limited time

    The simple tip that will have your employees thanking YOU for the opportunity to work on this new project

    How to improve employee engagement and morale with some small tweaks in how you communicate your strategy

  • Communicate with Influence

    You've got the vision, the drive, and the commitment, but somehow, it's just not translating into the kind of influence you know you're capable of. Maybe your ideas are getting overshadowed or you’re constantly struggling to get the team to buy into your new strategy. It’s time to flip the script and start becoming an influential leader. Leadership communication expert Jess Goldberg will teach you how to finally communicate your message clearly and powerfully.

    Participants will learn

    How to structure your message so it captivates attention, stays memorable, and inspires immediate action (even when you only have 5 minutes to make your point)

    The psychology behind what makes people say "yes" and how to turn your ideas into must-approve proposals

    Plus, two communication power moves that boost your leadership presence in high-stakes situations

  • Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI

    Industries are changing faster than we can keep up, and it's scary. Many of us wake up in the middle of the night with questions like: · Will my skills still matter? · Am I going to be left behind? · Will my job be the next to go? What if this moment of upheaval is not the end but a new beginning? What if this is your opportunity to not just survive but thrive in the Age of AI? Jess Goldberg, a former VP in AI Robotics who teaches leadership skills at Columbia University, offers a compelling narrative, blending cutting-edge research with actionable next steps, guiding you to reimagine your career and remain relevant in the new age of AI.

    Participants will learn

    The 5 essential skills that will remain irreplaceable by machines.

    To demystify AI by understanding the Achilles heel of AI systems.

    The 5 prompt engineering power plays that make AI deliver the results you want

  • The Secret to High-Impact Feedback

    Have you ever found yourself frustrated with an employee's performance? You wanted to tell them, but every time you tried to muster up the courage, you just couldn't get the words out. Or maybe you gave feedback, but it didn't land… or worse, it made your employee defensive and angry! This workshop will teach you how to become confident and clear anytime you need to give feedback.

    Participants will learn

    The 4 types of feedback and when you should use each style

    The 7 step formula for how to spark change and how to cultivate a productive feedback culture

    The most costly communication mistake most managers make in giving feedback

  • Master the Art of Conflict Resolution

    Conflict happens to every team, especially in remote workplaces, where competing priorities, tight deadlines, and high-pressure expectations create the perfect storm for misunderstandings. While conflict is inevitable, the good news is with the right skills, it can actually be turned into a powerful tool for aligning teams and driving results that benefit your company and customers. In this workshop, leadership communication expert Jess Goldberg will teach you how to turn conflict into an opportunity for growth. Discover how constructive conflict can help your team stay on track, navigate complex expectations, and move forward to collaborate confidently.

    Participants will learn

    The 7-step framework to help turn conflicts into collaboration

    How to explain your perspective clearly so others truly understand your viewpoint

    Plus tips for managing conflicting priorities and negotiating scope effectively, so quality isn’t sacrificed, and projects don’t stall

  • Decisions that Deliver

    Ever been in a meeting where everyone's talking, no one’s deciding, and somehow you leave with 3 action items and zero clarity? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Team decision-making can either be a chaotic group chat or a powerhouse strategy session, it all comes down to how you do it. In this workshop, leadership communication expert Jess Goldberg breaks down how to lead toward real alignment as a team.

    Participants will learn

    The 5-part framework to streamline decision-making

    The biggest bottleneck and how to fix it.

    How to harness your team's wisdom to make better, more inclusive decisions that lead to high-impact results without slowing things down.

  • Get Buy-In for Any Strategy

    Do you ever struggle to get your strategies off the ground, feel like your vision falls flat or your initiatives are met with resistance? Well we are about to change that. The difference between good leaders and great ones isn't just their vision; it's their ability to get everyone from the board to the front lines fully committed to the journey. In this workshop, you'll discover the psychology behind what makes stakeholders at every level say "yes" to transformative change.

    Participants will learn

    The 7-step framework to get buy-in

    How to make your message stick within a limited time

    The simple tip that will have your employees thanking YOU for the opportunity to work on this new project

    How to improve employee engagement and morale with some small tweaks in how you communicate your strategy

+ many more

Jess also offers custom workshops & keynotes.
She specializes in the following topics:

Jess also offers custom workshops & keynotes. She specializes in the following topics:

Communication · Influence · Executive Presence · Leadership · Feedback · Performance Management
Trust/Psychological Safety · Connection · The Future of AI
Communication · Influence · Executive Presence · Leadership · Feedback · Performance Management · Trust/Psychological Safety · Connection · The Future of AI
Communication · Influence · Executive Presence · Leadership · Feedback · Performance Management · Trust/Psychological Safety · Connection · The Future of AI

Offsites

Jess can design a bespoke company offsite for your company or leadership team.

Jess was an incredible facilitator for our offsite! Jess thoughtfully designed and led activities that helped our team improve communication skills and build trust.

My favorite moment was the Q&A session where Jess helped us address specific work-related communication challenges on the spot. By the end of the day, we felt like a stronger, more cohesive team, ready to face any challenge together. I highly recommend Jess to any leader looking to build a stronger, more connected and more effective team.

Keren Baruch

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT

Jess was an incredible facilitator for our offsite! Jess thoughtfully designed and led activities that helped our team improve communication skills and build trust.

My favorite moment was the Q&A session where Jess helped us address specific work-related communication challenges on the spot. By the end of the day, we felt like a stronger, more cohesive team, ready to face any challenge together. I highly recommend Jess to any leader looking to build a stronger, more connected and more effective team.

Keren Baruch

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT

When you invest in improving your
teams’ skills with Jess you will:

Improve productivity

Drive results

Enhance engagement

Increase Employee retention

Foster team cohesion

Increase inclusion and belonging

Companies with great cultures outperform the market by 4x.

Meet Jess

Meet Jess

Jess Goldberg is a leadership communication expert, company trainer, and international speaker. She is passionate about helping leaders gain clarity and confidence to make a lasting positive impact. She has taught thousands of high-powered leaders around the world from companies like Notion, Google, Microsoft, and Bank of America. She currently teaches a course at Columbia University for graduate students called “The Compelling Communicator.” Her course for the public, “Management Mastery: Communicate with Influence,” is a top-rated live leadership course.

Prior to coaching, Jess was the VP at an AI Robotics company leading a team building the voice and personality of Moxie, a robot used to teach social and emotional skills to children. She has managed teams for a decade in a variety of industries, including a global media network, a Fortune 100 company, and an early-stage tech company where she navigated the same terrain many leaders face every day. Jess' work has garnered many accolades, including two Emmy awards, a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship, a coveted spot on the Millennial 100 list, and she was named a Top Executive Coach by Real Leaders.

Jess Goldberg is a leadership communication expert, company trainer, and international speaker. She is passionate about helping leaders gain clarity and confidence to make a lasting positive impact. She has taught thousands of high-powered leaders around the world from companies like Notion, Google, Microsoft, and Bank of America. She currently teaches a course at Columbia University for graduate students called “The Compelling Communicator.” Her course for the public, “Management Mastery: Communicate with Influence,” is a top-rated live leadership course.

Prior to coaching, Jess was the VP at an AI Robotics company leading a team building the voice and personality of Moxie, a robot used to teach social and emotional skills to children. She has managed teams for a decade in a variety of industries, including a global media network, a Fortune 100 company, and an early-stage tech company where she navigated the same terrain many leaders face every day. Jess' work has garnered many accolades, including two Emmy awards, a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship, a coveted spot on the Millennial 100 list, and she was named a Top Executive Coach by Real Leaders.

About Jess

Leadership Communication Expert and Columbia University Lecturer Jess Goldberg helps leaders communicate with influence, build powerhouse teams, and make a lasting impact.

About Jess

Leadership Communication Expert and Columbia University Lecturer Jess Goldberg  helps leaders communicate with influence, build powerhouse teams, and make a lasting impact.